Social Security Keeping 20 Million Americans Out of Poverty

Any talk of revising or replacing Social Security has been considered the “third rail” in politics, but these uncertain financial times have made such discussions more common (and frankly, welcome) as a real policy consideration for future generations. Still, the crucial role Social Security plays in raising segments of the population above the poverty line needs to fully grasped before alternative plans can be designed and vetted.

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